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Comment by Arwen on December 3, 2009 at 4:33pm

I thought I was being generous with three days. I had the option of leaving straight from MEPS. My mom was extra shocked, she didn't think I would actually join the Navy, that I would come home and find something "kinder and gentler" (and closer to home), much less leave within the week. She knew I wanted to join the military, I had been hanging out with recruiters for two years. She never thought I would go through with it.

Comment by Angie F.- WA: HM mom on December 3, 2009 at 2:46pm

Hi Michelle! you've been missed! Doesn't Verizon know how important you are and how much your presence is needed here! Really! Hope all is fixed SOON. C'mon Friday! LOL

Comment by Angie F.- WA: HM mom on December 3, 2009 at 2:46pm

LOL indeed Arwen, your mother was a saint! 3 days?! Wow.

This is how it went for us: Our son called me on a Thursday afternoon. "So, mom what are you guys doing this weekend?" "Not much son, why?" (oh btw:"Not much" almost never happens on our calendar, especially in the spring!) "Well, I was wondering if you and Dad could help me move out of my duplex this weekend." "Oh, why is that?" "Well, I took my second choice of job and I have a new Boot Camp ship out date now." " I see, so when is that?" Pause "Next Thursday." OH!! Turkey. :P

Marie, tighten that strap dear, the roller coater of emotions (and all the to dos) picks up speed from here! Hang in! We're with you. =)

Comment by Marie -RE on December 3, 2009 at 1:50pm

OMG!!!... 30 days today

Comment by Arwen on December 3, 2009 at 12:42pm

Thanks Angie. It is crazy, with a week and a half to do the packing we thought we had a month and a half to do. I am greatly relieved that I am an old vet. I now realize what I put my mom through, I only gave her three days! Poor woman, LOL.

Comment by Michelle (EOD Mom) on December 3, 2009 at 7:02am

Hello everyone...I have missed alot in this last week...Internet has been on the blink...And I do mean blink...I am online on sec and disconnected the next LOL...I have a Verizon broadband card and something is wrong with it..They are sending me another one...but it wont be here till about Friday.

While I am here and able to type LOL...I want to say WELCOME to all new members...We are so glad that you have decided to allow us to join you on your journey!

Hope everyone has a blessed day
Michelle

Comment by Angie F.- WA: HM mom on December 2, 2009 at 10:18pm

Arwen, I know you are a Navy family vet and this might not turn you as upside down as some "newbies", but just want you to know I can empathize with the crazyness of that whirlwind you now find your self in. Been there, done that Sista! Buckle up! My prayers are with you and your son for smooth Fair Winds and Following Seas over the coming weeks. :)

Comment by Arwen on December 2, 2009 at 8:03pm

Chris just got a call today, they moved up his ship date AGAIN. He now leaves Dec. 16, just a week-and-a-half away!

We were going to start preparing for his leaving after the holidays. Now we start the whirlwind of preparation: packing his stuff for storage, packing what he wants us to send to A school, etc.

We also have to change my vacation days for his new PIR date and more. Phew!

Comment by Angie F.- WA: HM mom on December 2, 2009 at 3:58pm

Having time to prepare well is a good thing I think. You are so right kyle's Mom, that time WILL fly! :)

Brandy, wait a minute, what happened to leaving right after Christmas??? More Hurry up and Wait? Bummer, but it will all work out. How is he doing with the thought of leaving in the spring? ((Hugs)) to you, hang in there. One hurdle down, time to start preparing to be a Recruit now. :)

Comment by Kyle's proud mom on December 2, 2009 at 1:27pm

Thanks for the info Arwen. We spoke to his recruiter Tuesday and he said the likelihood of them moving up his date at this time is very slim. He reccomends that Kyle just use these 4.5 months to get in shape and prepare himself for BC. So that is what he will do. I am sure the time will fly for him and before he knows it he will be in GL.

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